Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 9:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:35 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:311.07:570.27:090.76:505:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:421.32:231.08:480.28:170.76:515:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:361.33:191.09:410.39:410.76:525:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:421.24:121.110:320.410:570.66:525:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:001.14:581.211:200.46:535:33First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:161.15:401.312:020.512:050.46:545:33Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:231.16:191.412:570.312:470.46:555:33Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:211.16:591.51:470.11:270.46:555:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:151.17:401.62:34-0.12:080.46:565:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:061.08:231.73:20-0.22:490.46:565:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:551.09:091.74:06-0.33:300.36:575:34Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:431.09:581.74:53-0.44:140.36:585:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:311.010:491.75:42-0.45:010.36:585:35Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:200.96:34-0.35:540.36:595:35Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:110.97:28-0.26:550.37:005:36Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:411.52:061.08:240.08:090.47:005:36Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:481.33:041.09:220.19:320.37:015:36Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:061.24:031.110:180.210:550.37:015:37Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:321.04:591.211:120.37:025:37Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:531.05:491.312:090.212:030.37:025:38Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:010.96:341.31:140.112:510.37:035:38Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:560.97:151.42:080.01:360.37:035:39Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:430.97:541.42:54-0.12:190.37:045:39Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:230.88:311.43:35-0.22:590.37:045:40New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:590.89:071.44:13-0.23:370.37:055:40New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:320.89:431.44:50-0.24:130.37:055:41New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:050.810:201.35:26-0.24:490.37:055:42New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:390.810:571.36:03-0.25:250.37:065:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:140.86:41-0.16:040.37:065:43Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:510.87:19-0.16:490.47:075:43Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:181.21:310.97:590.07:450.47:075:44Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723812)

Common Questions About Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL today?

Slack tide in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is approximately 12:00 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide predictions for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide data for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8723812. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8723812.

What is the moon phase in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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